{"id":337579,"date":"2026-09-04T02:33:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/337579\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T02:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:33:15","slug":"maximum-queen-will-celebrate-the-music-of-freddie-mercury-and-queen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/337579\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Maximum Queen’ will celebrate the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen"},"content":{"rendered":"

MANASQUAN \u2014 Get ready to be rocked when Maximum Queen brings the power, spectacle and unforgettable music of Queen to Algonquin Arts Theatre Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, for the theatre\u2019s annual Fall fundraising concert. Featuring acclaimed Welsh vocalist Martyn Jenkins as Freddie Mercury, Maximum Queen delivers an explosive celebration of one of rock music\u2019s most legendary bands, with performances at 3 and 8 p.m. <\/p>\n

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<\/a> Tickets are available now at AlgonquinArts.org, by calling the Algonquin Arts Theatre Box Office at 732-528-9211, or in person at the theatre\u2019s box office in Manasquan. VIP tickets include admission to a pre-show reception and an open bar, giving patrons an opportunity to make the evening even more special while supporting Algonquin Arts Theatre. <\/p>\n

This concert is sponsored by Ed & Meagan O’Malley.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> \u201cAlgonquin Arts Theatre thrives because our community understands the importance of having live arts right here in Manasquan, and our annual Fall fundraising concert is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate that support while having an incredible night together,\u201d said Pamela Ward, Executive Director of Algonquin Arts Theatre. \u201cQueen created music that crosses generations \u2014 songs that make you want to sing, move and celebrate \u2014 and Maximum Queen captures that excitement brilliantly. We cannot think of a better way to bring our community together while supporting the theatre and helping ensure that live performance continues to flourish on our stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maximum Queen recreates the sights and sounds of a Queen concert from the early 1980s, combining iconic hits, powerful vocals, costume changes, stories about Queen and its music, and high-energy audience sing-alongs.

<\/a> The production goes far beyond simply performing Queen\u2019s greatest hits. Maximum Queen has devoted countless hours to recreating the band\u2019s distinctive sound, including the intricate layered harmonies heard on Queen\u2019s original recordings. The result is a live concert experience designed to reproduce Queen\u2019s songs, effects and arrangements with remarkable attention to detail.<\/p>\n

Jenkins previously fronted the European touring Queen production Night at the Opera and has performed for the official Queen Fan Club as well as for Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor.<\/p>\n

Audiences can expect many of the songs that made Queen one of the most celebrated bands in rock history, including \u201cBohemian Rhapsody,\u201d \u201cWe Will Rock You,\u201d \u201cWe Are the Champions,\u201d \u201cAnother One Bites the Dust,\u201d \u201cLove of My Life,\u201d \u201cPlay the Game,\u201d \u201cKeep Yourself Alive\u201d and \u201cYou\u2019re My Best Friend,\u201d along with additional fan favorites and deeper cuts from the Queen catalogue.<\/p>\n

The enormous success of the film Bohemian Rhapsody introduced Queen\u2019s music to yet another generation, and Maximum Queen\u2019s concert includes the songs featured in the film while celebrating the breadth of the band\u2019s extraordinary career.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> Past audiences have praised Maximum Queen for both its musicianship and its respect for Freddie Mercury and Queen\u2019s legacy. One patron called the group \u201ca very polished act,\u201d adding that Jenkins \u201chonored Freddie very, very well,\u201d while another returning audience member described the band as \u201cfantastic\u201d and gave the performance a \u201c10 rating.\u201d<\/p>\n

More than a tribute concert, the September 26 performances are part of Algonquin Arts Theatre\u2019s annual fundraising efforts. Support generated through the event helps the nonprofit theatre continue bringing live performance and arts experiences to audiences in Manasquan and throughout the surrounding community.<\/p>\n

VIP tickets include a pre-show reception and open bar. Tickets are available at AlgonquinArts.org, by calling 732-528-9211, or through the Algonquin Arts Theatre Box Office.<\/p>\n

\u200bABOUT ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE
Algonquin Arts Theatre (AAT) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) center for performing arts, providing cultural enrichment and arts education for residents and visitors of Central New Jersey and the Jersey Shore through high-quality performances and programs in theatre, music, dance, and film. Located in Manasquan, AAT is an integral part of the Shore region and is deeply committed to education and community engagement.<\/p>\n

Algonquin Arts Theatre\u2019s programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts \/ Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, along with support from corporate partners, foundations, and individual donors.

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